Marine Mammals Ordinance 1992 (Ordinance No. 8 OF 1992). País/Territorio Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands) Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1992 (2003) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Ordinance To prohibit the killing or taking of marine mammals on land or in the internal waters, territorial sea or fishery waters of the Falkland Islands. Materia Pesca, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Embarcación de pesca Inspección Mamíferos marinos Protecíon de las especies Sanidad animal Protección de los animales Caza/captura Comercio internacional Comercio interior Autorización/permiso Área geográphica Americas, Islas del Océano Atlántico, América Latina y el Caribe, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Resumen The Ordinance aims to prohibit the killing or taking of marine mammals on land or in the waters of the Falkland Islands. The Ordinance prohibits to take, wound, kill, administer noxious substances, or use explosives or certain nets on any marine mammal, unless it is done to relieve or prevent suffering or to preserve life or prevent injury. It also states that it is unlawful to import or export any marine mammal or part of a marine mammal without a licence from the Governor. The document specifies the liability and fines for individuals and corporations who commit offences under the document. It also gives the power to arrest, search, seize, detain, and dispose of any person, vessel, or thing involved in such offences to the police officers and Fisheries Protection Officers. Texto completo Inglés Página web legislation.gov.fk